Tiffin Glass survived until 1980, outlasting so many of the American glass houses. They operated as Factory R, a unit of the U.S. Glass company. Tiffin was known especially for their beautiful … [Read more...]
Now Starring…. Depression Glass or Is It Elegant Glass?
Recently Bill of Affordable Accoutrements, who writes the most enjoyable blog posts about his imaginative tablescapes, mentioned that he prefers elegant glass to depression glass. That got me … [Read more...]
How Classy Is This? Duncan Miller Sylvan Leaf Shaped Candy Dish
Isn't this a gorgeous dish? It looks just like a leaf with the stem curled up to form the handle. This Sylvan is from Duncan Miller Glass, who had the slogan "Loveliest Glassware in … [Read more...]
Heisey Glass Lariat Crystal Low Caramel Candy Box
Now that we're nearly done eating the Christmas candy and facing the annual New Year's time to consider dieting, let's look at candy dishes. After all, Valentine's Day is right around the corner … [Read more...]
Vintage Stemware – Central Glass Thistle Etched Goblet
I'm partial to Central Glass etched patterns - they have a flowing grace you can see on this cocktail stem. Central went out of business in the early depression years and all their beautiful glass is … [Read more...]
Duncan Miller Amber Depression Glass Basket
This is something different than we've shown before. I found a couple glass baskets and they got put aside in my figure it out box and tonight I finally got around to identifying this one.This is a … [Read more...]
I Am So Blessed – Selling Elegant and Depression Glass
I am so very lucky, so fortunate. You see, I get to do exactly what I've always dreamed of - run my own business and buy, hold and admire beautiful glass. I got into this when I found eBay … [Read more...]
More Fostoria June Bows and Ribbons Etched Elegant Depression Glass Candlesticks
Isn't this pretty? It is the footed candleholder in Fostoria Glass June etch. June has flowers tied with ribbons and bows and is an exquisite etched pattern from the depression era. In a previous … [Read more...]
Central Glass – Frances Amber Elegant Depression Glass
Isn't this a neat piece of amber depression glass? Our readers may know we try to carry Central Glass patterns and this is their Frances pattern. Frances is one of the patterns that you … [Read more...]
Flea Market Find – New Martinsville Wild Rose Etched Candleholders
We talked before about how I can't resist etched candle holders, how about you? Leave a comment and let me know what you think about them. I'm fascinated with the wide diversity of style … [Read more...]